AGM-69 SRAM vs 9K720 Iskander
The AGM-69 SRAM and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. The 9K720 Iskander has a range of 500 km — 2.5x the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 7,285 km/h for the 9K720 Iskander. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in 1,500 units vs 900 for the 9K720 Iskander. Unit cost is $0.592M for the AGM-69 SRAM vs $3M for the 9K720 Iskander. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 34 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1972 vs 2006).
| American ballistic missile, entered service in 1972, uses inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance. |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
| Service year |
1972 |
| Number produced |
1,500 units
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| Estimated unit price |
$0.6 million
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| Russian short-range ballistic missile, entered service in 2006, using inertial and optical guidance. |
| Origin |
🇷🇺 Russia
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Short-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Votkinsk |
| Service year |
2006 |
| Number produced |
900 units
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| Estimated unit price |
$3 million
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| Range |
200.0 km
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| Maximum speed |
Mach 3.5
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| Weight |
1,010 kg
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| Warhead |
125.0 kg
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| Length |
4.47 m
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| Diameter |
447 mm
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| Guidance |
Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter
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| Warhead type |
Nuclear
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| Range |
500.0 km
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| Maximum speed |
Mach 5.9
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| Weight |
4,615 kg
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| Warhead |
710.0 kg
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| Length |
7.30 m
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| Diameter |
920 mm
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| Guidance |
Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS
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| Warhead type |
Thermonuclear weapon
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Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has a longer range at 500 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.9 compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's Mach 3.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander carries a larger warhead at 710 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is heavier at 4,615 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is longer at 7.30 meters compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 4.47 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and 9K720 Iskander use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or 9K720 Iskander?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 34 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-69 SRAM or 9K720 Iskander?
The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 900 units of the 9K720 Iskander.